Ferrari Starts Fuel Cell Factory to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Recently established solid oxide fuel cell factory at Ferrari Maranello plant

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] Ferrari announced on the 24th that it has built a 1MW-scale solid oxide fuel cell plant at its Maranello factory in Italy.

The plant was constructed by the American fuel cell manufacturer Bloom Energy. It will supply 5% of the energy needed for Ferrari's production activities while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The company expects energy savings effects, such as a 20% reduction in gas demand compared to the existing combined heat and power system.

This facility is not only highly efficient but also allows flexible selection of energy sources required for the power plant, such as hydrogen, natural gas, biomethane, and mixtures. It has become possible to convert fuel into electricity without a combustion process that emits exhaust gases. The company stated that smog and pollutants are reduced by more than 99%.

Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari CEO, said, "We are doing our best to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 through a scientific approach," adding, "We are proud to establish the first solid oxide fuel cell plant in Europe."

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